Police in Nottingham have unexpectedly spotted a kangaroo hopping around an old pit area, prompting a flurry of Australian banter.
The Bulwell, Rise Park and Highbury Vale police team posted a picture of the mystery animal which may or may not be a kangaroo that has lost its way.
The team posted on Facebook: "G'day Bulwell, this picture was taken this morning in Bulwell, I think you're thinking what I'm thinking and you might be right mate.
"There's a kangaroo in Bulwell and we believe she has two Joeys in tow.
"They were seen hopping around on the old pit site this morning. So if you see Red, Skippy or Joey bouncing around near you, give us a ring."
After the picture was posted on Thursday, it was widely shared.
"We've looked into this report and nothing's jumping out at us - but if you see anything out back, hop to it and let us know!", the officers wrote in response to one comment.
One wag wrote: "Seen stranger things in Bulwell".
And another poster poured cold water on the sighting when they wrote: "Looks like two German shepherds side by side if you ask me."
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